Cognitive and psychosocial function of retired professional hockey players
Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 15:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have reported on the most comprehensive neuropsychological study of retired professional ice hockey players to date. They found that the alumni involved in the study, most of whom played in the NHL, were free from significant brain impairment on objective testing. Yet the players reported a high level of emotional, behavioural and cognitive challenges on questionnaires rating subjective complaints.